Multiple intelligences

Eight intelligences are: Spatial Linguistic Logical-mathematical Bodily-kinesthetic Musical Interpersonal intrapersonal Naturalistic

Spatial Able to visualize with the minds eye Good with puzzles Careers: artists, designers and architects

Linguistic Words: spoken or written Good at reading, writing, telling stories and memorizing words along with dates Learns best by reading, taking notes, listening to lectures Careers: writers, lawyers, policemen, philosophers, journalists, politicians, poets, and teachers

Logical-mathematical Logic, abstractions, reasoning, and numbers Reasoning capabilities, recognizing abstract patterns, scientific thinking and investigation and the ability to perform complex calculations Careers: scientists, physicists, mathematicians, logicians, pilots, engineers, doctors, economists and philosophers

Bodily-kinesthetic Likes moving around Capacity to handle objects skillfully Learns better by involving muscular movement and generally good at physical activates such as sports or dance Careers: athletes, pilots, dancer, musicians, actors, surgeons, doctor, builders, police officers and solders.

Musical Sensitivity to sounds, rhythms, tones, and music May learn best via lecture Will sometimes use songs or rhythms to learn Careers: instrumentalists, singer, conductor, disc-jockeys, orators, writers and composers

Interpersonal Interaction with others Learn best by working with others and often enjoy discussions and debates Tend to be extroverts characterized sensitivity to others moods, feelings temperament and motivations Careers: sales, politicians, managers, teachers, social workers

Intrapersonal Introspective and self reflective capacities, intuitive and typically introverted Skillful at deciphering their own feelings and motivations Deep understanding of the self; strengths and weaknesses Careers: philosophers, psychologists, theologians, lawyers and writers

Naturalistic Has to do with nature, nurturing and relating information to ones natural surroundings Careers which suit those with this intelligence include naturalists, farmers and gardeners